10-Day Declutter Challenge
Ken Rigel
Ken Rigel comes from true pioneer stock and was born and raised on a small farm in southern Alberta, where he learned the value of honest hard work.Te...
Ken Rigel comes from true pioneer stock and was born and raised on a small farm in southern Alberta, where he learned the value of honest hard work.Te...
We're less than two weeks from
BACK TO SCHOOL!
If you’re anything like us, the words 'BACK TO SCHOOL' have a sweet ring to them. Back to normalcy...back to routine...back to being more organized. We want to help you get organized for back to school and break down all those intimidating tasks into bite-sized pieces and turn them into a challenge. Introducing the 10-Day Declutter Challenge!
During the 10-Day Declutter Challenge, you'll slowly tackle decluttering your home to make the return to school a little less daunting and a little more fun, especially if you’re the type of person who likes to cross things off a to-do list every day.
Happy decluttering!
The Kitchen
DAY ONE
Junk Drawers & Countertops
Before diving too deep into grandma’s china, we’ll start small. Everyone has at least one (or two) junk drawers in their kitchen. Clean these out first, throw away any actual “junk,” and organize the rest.
DAY TWO
Pantry, Refrigerator, and Freezer
Remember those frozen pretzels you bought last year when you were craving them? They’ve probably expired or will stay in there for another year, so it’s probably best to toss them. Go through your pantry, fridge, and freezer to get rid of all expired and unwanted food items.
DAY THREE
Kitchen Cabinets
Now we can dive into the good stuff. If you’re the type of person, who loves getting free cups at every event you go to or has way too many plates, it may be time to part ways. You can donate anything you don’t need or toss anything that’s been used too much.
The Living Room
DAY FOUR
Books, Movies, and the Mail Pile
Unless you’re stuck in the ’90s or like to collect DVD’s there’s no reason to keep piles of them. You can toss them out, give them away, or put them in a box tucked away.
DAY FIVE
Toys, Games, and/or Office Supplies
If you have kids, you likely have a lot of toys lying around. Today, you'll go through the toys and games they’ve outgrown and set them aside to donate.
The Closets
DAY SIX
Clothes
This one may be a doozy, but you have a whole day to tackle it! Start by taking everything out of your closet and off of the floor so that you can really see what you have. Then start a pile for Keep, one for Donate, and one for Toss.
If you haven’t heard of Maire Kondo yet, she has great tips on sorting through your clothes that actually work. Check them out here.
DAY SEVEN
Shoes and Accessories
Just like with your clothes, sort through your shoes, belts, bags, hats, and anything else that may be hiding in your closet. Throw out or donate things that don’t fit or are not used anymore.
The Bedrooms
DAY EIGHT
Nightstands and Tops of Dressers
Today let's clear off your nightstands and the top of your dressers and first give them a good dusting. These areas are often neglected and tend to collect a lot of dust. Then, re-evaluate what you have on top of these spaces - is everything functional? Do the remote batteries need to be replaced? Can you get rid of anything here?
The Bathrooms
DAY NINE
Under the Sink
The space under your sink is probably filled with a couple of things... cleaning products, old lotions, and a few half-used bottles of shampoo. Take some time to go through which products you'll actually use and toss the ones you know you won't or those that have expired.
DAY TEN
Linen Closets and Medicine Cabinets
Did you know that medicine expires? Well, it does. So those old prescriptions and cough medicine should probably get tossed out. For the last day of the 10-Day Declutter Challenge, we're going to finish strong by tackling the linen closets and medicine cabinets. This would be a great time to put old towels in the garage for chores and to refold all the towels in that one perfect way.
You've Reached the End of the Challenge!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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